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Chapter 2 Camera Handling, Care, and Support
Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.
Other clamping devices, Figure 2-41, permit
mounting a camera on various supports ranging
from door edges and chair backs to walls or
tables, fence rails, pipes, or tree limbs. These
devices must include some form of camera mount
that can be rotated and adjusted for proper
leveling.
Beanbags and Onsite Supports
A beanbag is a small pillow-shaped cloth
bag filled with dry beans, rice, or similar
materials. The beanbag can be placed on a
surface and conform to the shape of the camera
or lens. The support provided is firm enough
that even a time exposure can be made if a
shutter release or the camera’s self-timer is
used to trip the shutter. Figure 2-42 shows a
beanbag, as well as the use of typical onsite
supports. These are surfaces that can be used to
rest the camera on or against to provide extra
support and steadiness.
Leonard Rue Enterprises
Figure 2-40. This window clamp, called the Groofwin
Pod™, is designed for use as a ground-level camera
support, a window clamp, or a support on a car or truck
roof for large-animal photography.
A
Manfrotto; Tether Tools
Figure 2-41. Clamping devices for mounting cameras.
A—This clamp with ball head can be used on chair
backs, doors, table edges, or similar surfaces. B—For flat
nonporous surfaces, including walls, ceilings, windows,
and even vehicle bodies, a vacuum clamp provides strong
and secure camera support.
B